Microsoft introduces its own Linux distro for Azure with a particularly dull name

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It helps developers focus on writing code rather than worrying about the underlying infrastructure.

Key points are lightweight, secure, and reliable.

While this is anotherbig step for Azure, don’t expect a desktop Linux distribution from Microsoft anytime soon.

For a thorough breakdown, check out Microsoft’s fullintroduction to the Azure Linux container host for AKS.